A fire broke out at BYD’s industrial park in Shenzhen, originating in a garage storing test and scrap vehicles. The blaze was quickly contained with no injuries reported. Authorities ruled out battery faults, attributing the incident to external construction activity. The company said the isolated event will not impact operations or vehicle safety.
New Delhi: A fire broke out at Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD’s industrial park in Shenzhen on Tuesday morning, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky.
According to the company, the blaze originated in a parking garage area used for storing test and scrapped vehicles. The fire was quickly brought under control, and no casualties were reported. BYD’s global headquarters is located in Shenzhen’s Pingshan district, where the incident occurred.
Visuals from the site showed flames engulfing a large section of the multi-storey structure, as fire trucks and police personnel rushed to the scene. Emergency teams worked to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further within the facility.
Initial findings from local fire authorities, corroborated by the company, ruled out any battery-related safety concerns. Investigations indicated that the blaze was triggered by improper external construction activity, and there was no evidence of self-ignition or defects in BYD’s mass-produced vehicles.
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